Accenture (BSP:ACNB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.54 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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BSP:ACNB34 Accenture PLC BSP:ACNB34
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What is Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Accenture BSP:ACNB34 +2.61% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 3.83. GuruFocus rates BSP:ACNB34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1,769.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,592 Software companies, Accenture ranks better than 52.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Accenture's current share price is R$755.00. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was R$488.80. Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:ACNB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 3.83   Max: 6.89
Current: 1.48

During the past years, Accenture's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.89. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 3.83.

BSP:ACNB34's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.64% of 1592 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs BSP:ACNB34: 1.48

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Accenture's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was R$151.471. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$488.80 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Accenture  (BSP:ACNB34) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Accenture Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Accenture Quarterly Data
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BSP:ACNB34 vs FISV, FIS, CTSH: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Accenture Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=755.00/488.80
=1.54

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Accenture's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=151.471/128.3100*128.3100
=151.471

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 128.3100.

Accenture Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 43.226 100.673 55.093
201611 45.274 99.676 58.280
201702 41.164 99.776 52.936
201705 45.512 100.573 58.064
201708 43.275 101.072 54.937
201711 49.114 100.174 62.908
201802 49.095 100.274 62.822
201805 59.334 100.972 75.399
201808 63.177 101.769 79.653
201811 61.569 100.773 78.394
201902 59.977 100.872 76.291
201905 68.234 101.969 85.861
201908 68.368 102.467 85.611
201911 72.692 101.869 91.560
202002 74.645 101.969 93.928
202005 96.009 101.470 121.404
202008 91.565 101.470 115.785
202011 99.064 100.773 126.135
202102 101.243 101.570 127.897
202105 108.609 103.165 135.081
202108 109.216 104.361 134.279
202111 129.175 106.155 156.134
202202 121.434 107.251 145.277
202205 125.072 111.239 144.266
202208 123.827 113.383 140.129
202211 129.874 115.677 144.057
202302 128.470 116.402 141.613
202305 129.181 118.696 139.644
202308 122.579 120.628 130.385
202311 124.673 120.145 133.146
202402 123.084 120.386 131.185
202405 133.080 121.835 140.152
202408 143.676 122.681 150.269
202411 161.553 121.352 170.815
202502 151.402 122.560 158.505
202505 159.334 123.888 165.021
202508 151.993 125.050 155.955
202511 159.911 125.170 163.923
202602 150.661 125.770 153.704
202605 151.471 128.310 151.471

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 mean?
Accenture (BSP:ACNB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Accenture and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #754 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 6.89. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Accenture's value of 1.54 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accenture ranks #754 out of 1592 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accenture has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accenture's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Accenture ranks #754 out of 1592 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Accenture in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63. Accenture's value of 1.54 is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Accenture's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Accenture has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.63, based on 1,592 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.54 is 5.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Accenture and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accenture's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accenture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture (BSP:ACNB34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1,769.44, compared to a current price of R$755.00 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 5.5% below the Software industry median of 1.63. Accenture's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accenture (BSP:ACNB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Accenture (BSP:ACNB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accenture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$755.00 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1,769.44. GuruFocus considers Accenture to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:ACNB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.54 (60% below median its 10-year median of 3.83)
  • GF Value™: R$1,769.44 vs. price of R$755.00 (57.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.5% below the Software median (#754 of 1592)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ACNB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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